US Bridges

M 485 over Ped Culvert

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At Harvard ST SE · Structure no. 27B51

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

M 485 over Ped Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying M 485 over Ped Culvert in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesM 485
CrossesPed Culvert
LocationAt Harvard ST SE
RouteCity Street 485
Coordinates44.9726, -93.23185
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 485 over Ped Culvert built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 485 over Ped Culvert in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does M 485 over Ped Culvert carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is M 485 over Ped Culvert?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns M 485 over Ped Culvert?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.